After the news that Liu Bei had repelled 100,000 Cao's army in Xinye spread in Jingzhou, Jingzhou was filled with joy and people continued to celebrate.
Of course, the real knowledgeable people still have a very unhappy attitude towards the current situation. Cao Cao has a strong family background, and although he retreats for a while, he will definitely make a comeback. When he gets his second southern expedition, the number of troops under his command will definitely be better than many before.
Can Liu Bei stop the first time, and can he continue to stop the second time?
Xu Shu frowned and his expression changed.
According to detailed returns, Cao's army mobilized 150,000 troops this time, and Cao Cao took charge of the troops and headed south.
The six words "Cao Cao takes charge personally" were heavily pressed on Xu Shu's heart, making him feel very bored.
If the enemy general is a powerful general like Xiahou Dun, Xu Shu has full confidence that he can make the other party come and go. Xiahou Dun is brave, but he is a little wise and a little stubborn, so it is difficult to always adopt other people's opinions. It is very easy for Xu Shu to deal with such a general.
However, the situation was very different for Cao Cao to lead his army to the expedition. Not to mention Cao Cao himself, he would inevitably be surrounded by his own expeditions. Cao Cao's personality is the kind that is easy to accept advice, and it is very difficult to gain a big advantage in him.
In the previous battle, after he gathered Cao's defeated soldiers, the total strength of Xinye City had exceeded 50,000, which was definitely not a small one. However, Cao Cao's army had a total of 150,000, which was three times better than his own. In addition, there were countless good ministers and generals in the opponent's formation, his strength had to be described as terrifying. Faced with such a huge gap in strength, even Xu Shu seemed powerless after all.
If it were that person, would he be able to withstand the large-scale attack of Cao's army under such a huge gap?
The elegant and calm figure appeared in Xu Shu's mind. Although that figure was young, it always brought people a wonderful feeling of "everything is in control".
However, the man was indifferent. Whether he would be willing to come out for Liu Bei to help him? Xu Shu had no idea about this.
Do your best to do your best and look at your destiny. In short, I recommend it to Liu Bei first.
"Military advisor, is this Zhuge Kongming's residence?" Liu Bei turned his head and asked Xu Shu beside him, his expression a little unnatural.
Yesterday, Xu Shu recommended Zhuge Liang to himself, saying that he had the ability to promote the world and support the country. Now Liu Bei was in a serious shortage of people. When he heard that Jingzhou had such a talent, he was immediately happy. The next day, he hurriedly brought Xu Shu and Zhang Fei to invite the wise.
However, Zhuge Liang's residence was too simple.
It is very common for some talented people to choose to live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, but even those hermits may not be luxurious in their residence, but at least the dignity is still necessary. The so-called "famous demeanor" cannot be ignored. When he was in Jingzhou, Liu Bei also visited Sima Hui, a famous scholar in Jingzhou. His residence was quiet and profound. Although he was located in the mountains and forests, there was a bit of a transcendent atmosphere among the small bridges and flowing waters.
The building in front of you is completely a slightly larger straw shed! If there is no pattern, no mood, is the person living here really talented?
"Zhuge Kongming is really here." Xu Shu nodded, and at the same time he gave Liu Bei a secret wink.
Xu Shu was afraid that Liu Bei would look down on Zhuge Liang because of this simple thatched hut, so he missed such a great talent. It should be noted that people with high talent must have their own self-esteem. If Zhuge Liang noticed Liu Bei's contempt, it would be difficult to get his assistance.
Being good at the flow is also one of Liu Bei's greatest advantages. When he saw Xu Shu hinting that he looked so serious, he expected that Zhuge Liang would have been a real talent. Although Liu Bei was surprised at the extreme simplicity of the hut at first, this surprise was soon thrown out of his mind. Thinking that Liu Bei was just a mat weaving and footwear peddling in the past, what qualifications did he have to take people from other things?
With a sincere expression on his face, Liu Bei stepped forward and knocked on the door.
"Dong, dong, dong" Liu Bei's fingers pressed against the door, but it shook the grass clippings on the eaves. The grass clippings fell down one after another, making Liu Bei's nose itch and suddenly sneeze.
At this moment, a boy heard a "creak" sound, and the wooden door of the thatched cottage was opened by a boy.
When the door opened, Liu Bei was rubbing his red nose, and his embarrassment was taken into the eyes of the boy in front of him.
With a "puff", looking at Liu Bei who was embarrassed in front of him, the boy couldn't help but chuckled.
"The left general of Han, the Marquis of Yichengting, led the governor of Yuzhou, and the emperor's uncle Liu Bei, came to pay a visit to Mr. Kong Ming, and I hope to tell him." Liu Bei had a very strong determination. Although he was ridiculed by the child, he was not angry at all, but said with a gentle face.
The little boy tilted his head and thought for a moment, but said, "I can't remember these many names."
When Liu Bei heard this, he couldn't help but smile and said, "You only say that Liu Bei is visiting Xinye."